The 17-year-old is on the radar of several clubs across the water
Glentoran youngster Rhys Walsh could be set for a big move across the water.
The 17-year-old is on the radar of several clubs including EFL Championship giants Sunderland who he is spending the week with.
The Black Cats are keen on the teenage forward after watching his climb through the ranks at the Oval.
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Walsh is a graduate of the East Belfast club’s academy and has featured twice already this season for Warren Feeney’s first-team.
He played in the Europa Conference League qualifiers against Gzira United, scoring in the dramatic penalty shootout defeat.
He also made a late cameo in Glentoran’s opening day win against Glenavon , playing 13 minutes of the late win at Mourneview Park.
Walsh – a Northern Ireland Under 17 inrternational – was an unused sub in last Friday’s game against champions Larne, after emerging as a leading young talent in the Sports Direct Premiership.
Speaking about the youngster during the summer, Glens boss Feeney said: “Little Rhys is 16 years of age and a fantastic prospect. I said I wanted to look at the kids.
“You have experience in there with Shay (McCartan), Josh (Kelly), Johnny Russell, Bailey Locke, who for me, has the attributes of being a fantastic player for Glentoran.
“He’s athletic, knows how to tackle and there has to be a pathway for the kids. I want to bleed the kids in now and get them playing. It makes us better for the future.”
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